Senior Cloud Analyst II

Senior Cloud Analyst II

DPP is seeking a Senior Cloud Analyst II for an opportunity with our client in the healthcare insurance industry.

Work Location: Onsite in Columbia, SC; remote or hybrid will be considered

Duration: 6 months

Terms: W2 Contract

About the Team:

• The new team will be dedicated to migrating application to the CMS AWS Cloud.
• This structure leverages a wide range of skills and expertise, enabling the team to operate across different functions and projects while working from various locations.
• It's a flexible and dynamic approach to team organization that supports agility and innovation in a global business environment.

Responsibilities:

• Operate in Agile environments, participating in daily stand-ups and using tools like Jira and Confluence to track progress, document user stories, and collaborating closely with developers, testers, and business stakeholders.
• Often includes leading or contributing to team presentations, where strong communication skills are essential for explaining complex technical solutions in a clear, business-friendly way.
• In addition to designing and optimizing cloud-based analytics solutions, define customer needs in a technical context and ensure that proposed cloud solutions align with business objectives.
• Provide guidance and support for large cloud IT projects, contribute to data governance and compliance efforts, and offer mentorship to less experienced staff.
• Blend deep technical execution with cross-functional leadership, making them a critical bridge between IT and business.

Required Qualifications:

• Agile Product Owner or Agile Business Analyst Experience.
• Cloud hosted application experience.
• Medicare Experience.
• Jira/Confluence.
• TestRail/ALM.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or other job-related field;
• OR 4 years of job-related work experience;
• OR 2 years of job related experience plus an Associate's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or other job-related degree.

Required Work Experience:

• 8 years of IT business analysis experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions.
• Understanding DevOps practices and help in managing cloud-based analytics pipelines and deployments.
• Experience with version control, automated testing, and deployment of workflows.

Soft Skills:

• Candidates will often interact with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, including CMS leadership and external suppliers. They will be involved in team presentations, requirements gathering sessions, and user support, where clear, concise communication is essential for success.
• Adaptability & Flexibility CMS programs and cloud environments evolve frequently, and TPA must respond to policy changes, system updates, and new compliance requirements. Candidates should be comfortable learning new tools, adjusting to shifting priorities, and working across multiple systems or teams.
• Work involves interpreting complex policy and data requirements. Analysts must be able to analyze data, identify discrepancies, and propose solutions that align with CMS regulations and program goals.
• TPA operates in a highly collaborative environment, often coordinating with CMS, contractors, and internal development teams. Candidates will need to work cross-functionally, share knowledge, and support team goals in a fast-paced, regulated setting.
• Senior analysts are expected to take the lead on tasks, identify gaps, and drive improvements without waiting for direction. This includes leading small projects, mentoring junior staff, and proactively identifying risks or inefficiencies.

Authorized US Worker:

US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.

Interested? Learn more:

Click the apply button to learn more about this position (#26-01176). DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry. EOE/AA/V/D